Master’s Thesis

2018/2019

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module

All previous semesters (projects and course-modules) must have been
passed (1st to 3rd semester)

Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module

To document that the student, independently or in a small
group, is capable of planning and completing a major research
project in the chosen specialization. The final thesis must
document the student’s ability to apply scientific theories
and methods, critically analyze existing work, and synthesize new
knowledge.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module will gain knowledge as
follows:

Must have knowledge and understanding in one or more subject
areas that are representative of the state of the art in the
research community of sound and music computing.

Can understand and, on a scientific basis, apply an area of
sound and music computing and identify scientific
problems.

Skills

Students who complete the module will gain skills as
follows:

Synthesize scientific methods and tools and general skills
related to sound and music computing.

Can evaluate and select among scientific theories, methods,
tools and general skills and, on a scientific basis, advance new
analyzes and solutions in sound and music computing.

Can synthesize research-based knowledge and discuss
professional and scientific problems with both peers and
non-specialists.

Competences

Students who complete the module will gain competences as
follows:

Can synthesize work and development situations that are
complex, unpredictable and require new solutions.

Can apply acquired knowledge to independently initiate and
implement discipline-specific and interdisciplinary cooperation and
assume professional responsibility

Can independently synthesize and take responsibility for own
professional development and specialisation.

Type of instruction

The project is carried out individually or in small groups of a
maximum of three students. At least one internal supervisor is
assigned, who deals with the primary area of the project in his or
her research.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam

Master’s Thesis

Type of exam

Oral exam based on a project

In accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions
on examination from the Study Board for Media Technology:
Oral examination with external censor based on a written project
report and a media-technological product plus an A/V-production
illustrating and summarizing the project. The assessment is
performed in accordance with the 7-point grading scale.

ECTS

45

Permitted aids

With certain aids:

Please see Semester Description.

Assessment

7-point grading scale

Type of grading

External examination

Criteria of assessment

The criteria for the evaluation are specified in the Framework
Provisions